MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short wire sticking out of radio not insulated (1.9.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rubber bush tied to exhaust may melt and cause a fire risk
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust corroded
rear tyre treads very low on edges
wear on front roll bar links
movement on both front roll bar links
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA53 OPX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA53 OPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LA53 OPX registered?
LA53 OPX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 February 2004.
Is LA53 OPX safe to buy?
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